Chandler Hill: Body Language Can Make or Break Interviews

Written by Sarah Hightower


What you are saying in a job interview may not be coming out of your mouth. Experts agree that non-verbal elements such as appearance, posture and eye contact can account for 60 percent of what you're communicating in a job interview.

"Confidence is probablyrepparttar number one factor that employers are looking for in an interviewee," said Hugh Priddy, senior campaign manager for Chandler Hill Partners, a career advancement and job search firm. "Most people are communicating their confidence more by their body clues than by what they are saying."

Chandler Hill Partners' professional career consultants suggest that jobseekers always present a professional image while interviewing regardless ofrepparttar 103958 nature ofrepparttar 103959 interview. "Unless you are told not to dress formally-a business suit shows your respect forrepparttar 103960 person to whom you are speaking," said Priddy.

A firm handshake and lookingrepparttar 103961 interviewer inrepparttar 103962 eye are onlyrepparttar 103963 first step inrepparttar 103964 communication of confidence. An interviewee must be aware of what he or she is doing and be able to listen clearly torepparttar 103965 questions being asked. Chandler Hill Partners suggests that jobseekers practice responding to interview questions in front of a mirror or conduct mock interviews in front of a video camera.

"Preparation isrepparttar 103966 key to winning interviews," said Priddy. "You must be aware of what you are saying, what you are doing and whatrepparttar 103967 person in front of you is asking."

Aboutrepparttar 103968 Author: Sarah Hightower is CEO of Chandler Hill Partners,repparttar 103969 Nation’s leading career search specialists. For nearly 15 years,Sarah Hightower has been successful in helping mid- to high-level executives and professionals outperformrepparttar 103970 competition.

Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Database?

Written by Tracey Lawton


Are You Gettingrepparttar Most Out of Your Database? © Copyright 2004, Tracey Lawton http://www.traceylawton.com ------------------------------- Imagine how much simpler your life would be if you had all your business contacts together in one place. One click of your mouse would reveal how effective your latest marketing campaign has been. Know at a glance which of your products/services isrepparttar 103957 most profitable.

Your custom-designed database will put this information right at your fingertips. Today, I'd like to share with you my tips for ensuring that your database gives yourepparttar 103958 business information you need, when you need it!

What is a database? A database is a collection of information relating to a particular topic kept together in one place, for you to access whenever you need. You can use a database to simplify your:

MARKETING CAMPAIGN--set up a database to plan your marketing campaign; track results of your marketing campaign; or analyse trends in your marketing campaign.

CLIENT & CONTACT MANAGEMENT--set up a database to keep track of your clients and contacts; analyse your business--which products/services arerepparttar 103959 most profitable; or see which clients are buying which product/service.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--set up a database to keep track of your spending; manage your invoices to clients; or monitor overdue invoices.

MEMBERSHIP ORGANISATIONS--set up a database to keep track of members; send out membership renewal letters; or monitor subscriptions.

Cont'd on page 2 ==>
 
ImproveHomeLife.com © 2005
Terms of Use